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The Age
13-05-2025
- The Age
America's privately owned, high-speed train service beats flying
The train: Brightline The journey: Orlando to Miami. The train departed on time from Orlando at 12.50pm, arriving in Miami at 4.15pm Frequency: Hourly departures daily Train: Brightline, Florida's modern, high-speed train service Class: Smart Saver, coach 5, seat 14D Travel time: Scheduled and actual was three hours and 25 minutes Checking in Booking is easy through the Brightline website (I'm still avoiding downloading apps unless they're ones I'll use regularly), where I select my seat and receive a digital ticket. Brightline Orlando Station is airy, clean and spacious, with plenty of seating and a sleek, modern design. The check-in process here was efficient, with minimal waiting and clear signage all around. Baggage For an additional fee starting at $US30 ($47) per item, you can add checked baggage to your Smart Saver fare. If you're bringing more than one bag, it's best to pre-add them to your booking through the Brightline app or website. The seat Brightline has two service classes: Smart (standard seating with essential amenities) and Premium (extra perks like lounge access, free snacks, and priority boarding). My Smart Saver seat is comfortable, with adequate legroom and a good reclining option. That said, because someone sat next to me partway through the journey, I move to seat 15D in the row of two behind, which is free. This seat does not recline. None of the seats in Smart Saver have fold-out tray tables, but there are cupholders, and a small fixed table between paired seats for holding drinks or devices.
Sydney Morning Herald
13-05-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
America's privately owned, high-speed train service beats flying
The train: Brightline The journey: Orlando to Miami. The train departed on time from Orlando at 12.50pm, arriving in Miami at 4.15pm Frequency: Hourly departures daily Train: Brightline, Florida's modern, high-speed train service Class: Smart Saver, coach 5, seat 14D Travel time: Scheduled and actual was three hours and 25 minutes Checking in Booking is easy through the Brightline website (I'm still avoiding downloading apps unless they're ones I'll use regularly), where I select my seat and receive a digital ticket. Brightline Orlando Station is airy, clean and spacious, with plenty of seating and a sleek, modern design. The check-in process here was efficient, with minimal waiting and clear signage all around. Baggage For an additional fee starting at $US30 ($47) per item, you can add checked baggage to your Smart Saver fare. If you're bringing more than one bag, it's best to pre-add them to your booking through the Brightline app or website. The seat Brightline has two service classes: Smart (standard seating with essential amenities) and Premium (extra perks like lounge access, free snacks, and priority boarding). My Smart Saver seat is comfortable, with adequate legroom and a good reclining option. That said, because someone sat next to me partway through the journey, I move to seat 15D in the row of two behind, which is free. This seat does not recline. None of the seats in Smart Saver have fold-out tray tables, but there are cupholders, and a small fixed table between paired seats for holding drinks or devices.
